By Andrew Cato, ShowMe Times Sports Editor

NEW MADRID - The Dexter Bearcats posted a blowout win on the mats Tuesday night, with a 52-26 win over the New Madrid County Central Eagles in a head-to-head duel.

The Bearcats struggle at the lower weight classes due to inexperience, and coach Rich Schwab noted that as a key concern looking forward this season.

“Overall, the boys executed well tonight,” Schwab said. “We need to continue to work with our younger kids at the lower weights. We really need to step it up in the practice room and on the mat to prepare for the first tournament of the year, the Tiger Classic, next Friday and Saturday.”

The Tiger Classic is widely considered the most prestigious tournament for any area wrestler to compete in, save the MSHSAA State Tournament.


As of this writing, confirmed teams for the Tiger Classic are:DeSoto, Dexter, Notre Dame, Ste. Genevieve, Cape Central, Rolla, Sikeston, Union, University City, Francis Howell North, Jackson, Mehlville, Cedar Hill, and Christian County, KY.


The Bearcats will be in action again on Thursday (Dec. 8), when they head back to Notre Dame for a double duel against the Bulldogs and the Poplar Bluff Mules.